Visiting Towson

Public Transportation

The MTA operates more than 50 local bus lines throughout Central Maryland. Many bus lines connect with Light Rail, Metro Subway and MARC Train service. When riding MTA bus service, pay the fare as you board. Exact fare is required.

Amtrak serves Pennsylvania Station in Baltimore City. The MTA Bus #11 (to Goucher College) runs between Penn Station and the Bosley/Allegheny Ave. intersection a few blocks from the TU campus, Monday through Friday. On weekends, visitors returning to Penn Station from Towson can take MTA Bus #9 and transfer to either the Light Rail or Bus #3 to reach the station.

The MTA bus #11 (to Goucher College) runs between Penn Station and the Bosley/Allegheny Ave. intersection a few blocks from the TU campus, Monday through Friday. On weekends, visitors returning to Penn Station from Towson can take MTA Bus #9 and transfer to either the Light Rail or Bus #3 to reach the station.

For bus routes and schedule information, call the MTA information line at 410-539-5000 or 1-866-RIDE-MTA, or visit the Web site and click on "Bus Routes, Schedules & Maps.”